Cloud County, Kansas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Cloud County, Kansas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded, loess plains and breaks | 68K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hastings silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded | 64K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Crete silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, loess plains and breaks | 40K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kipson soils, 5 to 30 percent slopes | 28K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Longford silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded | 22K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Muir silt loam, very rarely flooded | 20K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hastings-Hobbs complex, 0 to 25 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Armo silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lancaster-Hedville complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Huscher silt loam, occasionally flooded | 12K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Crete silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes | 11K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hastings silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hastings silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Longford silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hobbs silt loam, occasionally flooded | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hobbs silt loam, channeled, frequently flooded | 8K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hord silt loam, rarely flooded | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Crete silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, loess plains and breaks | 7K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Harney silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Geary silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, severely eroded | 6K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 36% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 87% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.